HSN Codes · Chapter 04: Dairy, Eggs, Honey

HSN Code 04062000

Dairy, Eggs, Honey — cheese and curd — grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds — grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

8-digit

Tariff item

Reading code 04062000

The first two digits (04) place this code in chapter 04 — Dairy, Eggs, Honey. Heading 0406 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 8-digit classification. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Milk, cream, butter, ghee, cheese, curd, eggs, and natural honey. Fresh milk is exempt while value-added dairy like ghee, butter, and cheese attract GST.

Parent heading

0406 — Cheese and curd

Related codes in heading 0406

  • 04061000 — Cheese and curd fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese and curd
  • 04061010 — Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd — mozzarella cheese
  • 04061090 — Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd — other
  • 04063000 — Dairy, Eggs, Honey — cheese and curd — processed cheese, not grated or powdered — processed cheese, not grated or powdered
  • 04064000 — Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti
  • 04069000 — Dairy, Eggs, Honey — cheese and curd — other cheese — other cheese

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 04062000 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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